Perforated Meckel's diverticulum presenting as a gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a case report

J Gastrointest Surg. 2005 Jul-Aug;9(6):809-11. doi: 10.1016/j.gassur.2004.12.005.

Abstract

Tumors and perforation of Meckel's diverticulum are rare manifestations. A gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a Meckel's diverticulum causing perforation and subsequent peritonitis in a 75-year-old man is presented. The literature on tumors in Meckel's diverticulum is extensively reviewed and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Rare Diseases
  • Risk Assessment